Egbert Lievensz van der Poel Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Egbert Lievensz van der Poel
Egbert Lievensz van der Poel: Life & Legacy Early Life and Family Born in Delft, Netherlands in 1621, Egbert van der Poel came from a family of artisans. His father was a goldsmith in Delft. He may have been related to the painter Adriaen Lievensz van der Poel, potentially as a brother. Early influences likely stemmed from his upbringing within a creative household and the artistic environment of Delft. Artistic Training & Inf
luences Van der Poel’s formal training remains somewhat unclear, but it is believed he studied under Esaias van de Velde and Aert van der Neer. Some sources suggest a period of study with Cornelis Saftleven in Rotterdam. These influences are visible in his landscapes, which demonstrate an attention to atmospheric effects and detailed rendering of natural elements. Career & Guild Membership He registered with the Guild of St…